OMA's ongoing partnership with Art Bridges Foundation enables Free Access to the Museum
The Orlando Museum of Art (OMA) today announces two Access for All events in the month of December as part of its partnership with the Art Bridges Foundation. Free admission to the museum will be offered on Thursday, December 19 and December 26 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
This holiday season, OMA honors the tradition by providing two separate offerings this month to further its commitment to inclusivity and accessibility for all. OMA strives to break down barriers and continually welcome new members of the community to experience the healing power of art.
“We are so proud to have a program like Access for All because our core goal is to serve as a beacon of creativity, representation and self-expression in the community,” said Cathryn Mattson, CEO of the Orlando Museum of Art. “Our partnership with the generous Art Bridges Foundation enables us to do this in an accessible and selfless way, something that is truly important to us, especially during the holiday season.”
The December 19 event will feature a gallery talk at 1:30 p.m. with Dr. Richard L. Gray who will share the fascinating story behind his renowned guitar collection, as well as an unforgettable lecture on skatepark design at 6 p.m. with Tim Payne, Founder and President of Team Pain Skate Parks. Little Giant Chinese food will also be hosting a pop-up from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
The December 26 event will see the exciting return of La CinOMAthéque: a collaboration between OMA and the Enzian, providing guests with a free screening of 1967 experimental film Wavelength by Canadian artist Michael Snow. Prefaced by an introduction by UCF Film professor Jimmy Schaus and followed by a talkback with OMA Chief Curator Coralie Claeysen-Gleyzon and Enzian Programming Manager Tim Anderson.
The film will be shown in its entirety and its original format, using a special 16mm projector. Shot in December 1966, and premiered in May 1967, the film is a daring continuous zoom which takes 45 minutes to go from its widest field to its smallest and final field.
Guests can also enjoy artwork from OMA’s current fall exhibitions, Golden Legacy, Torn Apart: PUNK, PUSH: 80s Skateboarding Photography and Front Row Center all on view through January 5.
"Art is something that connects us all together, no matter our differences,” said Coralie Claeysen-Gleyzon, Chief Curator of the Orlando Museum of Art. “We aim to bring more of that unison into the local and wider art community by introducing new programs every month, and ensuring our exhibitions speak to audiences everywhere."
In addition to free admission, Access for All will feature guided tours and enriching gallery activities, providing visitors with opportunities to engage with art in a variety of ways. All are welcome to attend and experience the beauty and wonder of art in a welcoming and inclusive environment.
For more information about the event and OMA's exhibitions and programs, please visit www.omart.org.
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